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7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up to high temperatures and stay there. Disclaimer:
12 Top Tips to Start a Pottery Hobby – A Beginners Guide
If you want to start a pottery hobby, it can be hard to know where to start. Like all new ventures, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount of information to learn. But take heart,
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky. So, what do you do if your
How to Make a Plaster Hump Mold for Clay – Easy Drape Molds
Plaster hump molds for clay pottery are relatively expensive to buy. But they are extremely easy to make. And you can make beautiful pottery with a hump mold, very easily. Here is how to make a plaster
Can You Keep Your Pottery Outdoors? Protecting Your Pots
Pottery and sculpture can be a beautiful addition to an outside space. However outdoor conditions are not ideal for fired clay. Factors like the heat, the cold, rain, etc can affect your pottery resulting in wear and
13 Clay Wedging Surface Ideas – That Will Save You Money
A purpose-built wedging table is an additional expense that you might want to avoid. If this is the case, then don’t stress. There are lots of inexpensive simple ways of finding the perfect clay wedging surface for
I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
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Recent Posts
7 Ways to Build a Kiln for Pottery – Easy DIY Kiln Ideas
There are numerous ways to build a kiln for pottery in your backyard. It needn’t be expensive or complicated. In essence, you are making a chamber that can get up
12 Top Tips to Start a Pottery Hobby – A Beginners Guide
If you want to start a pottery hobby, it can be hard to know where to start. Like all new ventures, it can feel like there is an overwhelming amount
8 Ways to Fix Handles that Crack on Mugs as Clay Dries
The key to drying pottery clay without cracks is to dry slowly and evenly. Mug handles are notorious for cracking at the joint because drying handles evenly can be tricky.
How to Make a Plaster Hump Mold for Clay – Easy Drape Molds
Plaster hump molds for clay pottery are relatively expensive to buy. But they are extremely easy to make. And you can make beautiful pottery with a hump mold, very easily.
Can You Keep Your Pottery Outdoors? Protecting Your Pots
Pottery and sculpture can be a beautiful addition to an outside space. However outdoor conditions are not ideal for fired clay. Factors like the heat, the cold, rain, etc can
13 Clay Wedging Surface Ideas – That Will Save You Money
A purpose-built wedging table is an additional expense that you might want to avoid. If this is the case, then don’t stress. There are lots of inexpensive simple ways of
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I’m Lesley Milne, the creator of The Pottery Wheel. Like many people, I used the potter’s wheel at school. But then I began to focus on clay sculpture and I left the wheel behind. However, more recently, I found myself being drawn back to pottery and the potters wheel. And so, I have tried to pick up where I left off all those years ago. This blog is a chronicle of what I have learned as I got back into the potters saddle!
The Pottery Wheel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This is an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for site to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. I also may get a small commission from other affiliate programs.
